Get It Done began in 2017 as a DIY grassroots collective of young creatives living in Manchester. We looked around at our city, and were frustrated by the lack of accessible creative opportunities for young and marginalised communities.

 

What if we made our own opportunities?

What if we could build a culture of action across the city?

How could we show that, when you come together, getting things done can be easy and even... enjoyable?

 

With no expertise, support or funding, we started putting on pop-up events, exhibitions and activations across the city, demystifying how to make things happen and building a growing network of artists and organisers leading a creative revolution in their corner of Greater Manchester.

 

Since then, in our eight years, we’ve evolved from our DIY beginnings into an established community arts organisation, with another base in South London and working internationally in Türkiye, Estonia and France so far! 

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Our small but mighty team has gone on to deliver ambitious and participatory visual arts projects in the public realm, from landmark murals and public art sculptures to large-scale installations, playfully weaving community voices into each design.  

 

Our work takes place in the spaces where people live, meet and organise: parks, marketplaces, foodbanks, fishing docks. We specialise in navigating culturally complex, multi-stakeholder projects, balancing bold vision with meaningful engagement. Our inclusive approach prioritises underrepresented voices, embedding long-term impact and skills development into every stage. 

 

Despite a tricky creative landscape, we always operate with hope, imagination and togetherness at our heart. Whether through local projects, tailored education programmes, or creative partnerships, our mission is simple: to support people get things done.

 

Read more about what we do and our projects here.